Manufacturing, Processing & Supply Chain Training & Resources
Access free resources and training to boost efficiency and innovation in manufacturing, processing, and supply chain management. Explore tools for operations management, lean six sigma, processing techniques, supplier sourcing, packaging, and wastewater solutions to drive sustainable growth.
Please note that the courses on our directory were free at time of posting and some offer optional certificates with potential charges.
Manufacturing & Operations
- Introduction to Manufacturing Strategy (Training Course)
- Diploma in Operations Management (Training Course)
- Diploma in Applied Operations Management (Training Course)
- Operations Management (Training Course)
- Fundamentals of Operations Management (Training Course)
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for Production & Quality Systems (Training Course)
- Diploma in Six Sigma (Training Course)
- Fundamentals of using Six Sigma in Supply Chains (Training Course)
- Six Sigma: Understanding Design of Experiment (Training Course)
- Six Sigma: Understanding Control Charts (Training Course)
- Six Sigma: Introduction to Taguchi Methods & Robust Design (Training Course)
- Six Sigma: Understanding Benchmark Methods (Training Course)
- Kaizen Approach: Lean Methodology for Continuous Improvement (Training Course)
- Lean Production (Training Course)
- How to calculate machine downtime
- Health & Safety Courses
- An Introduction to Root Cause Analysis (eLearning)
- 65 Issue Troubleshooting Questions for a Food Business
- 6 Productivity-Boosting Japanese Techniques
Food Processing
- Introduction to Thermal Processing of Foods (Training Course)
- Thermal Processing of Foods: Food Packaging & Regulations (Training Course)
- Thermal Processing of Foods: Separation processes & Heat Exchangers (Training Course)
- Diploma in Dairy, Food Process and Product Technology (Training Course)
- Introduction to Food Extrusion and Hurdle Technology Concepts (Training Course)
- Food Chemistry Basics (Training Course)
- Food Physics Basics
- Industrial Biotechnology: Basics of sustainable processing for biobased products (Training Course)
- Journal of Food Processing & Technology
- Journal of Manufacturing & Materials Processing
- Food Processing Resources (EUFIC)
- Food Processing Resources
- Dairy Processing Handbook
- High Pressure Processing: Considerations in HPP (Presentation)
- Vacuum Packing (Training Course)
- Moisture Control Resources
- Introducing Food Dehydration
- Freeze Drying Food
Supplier Management
- A Quick Guide to Supplier Quality Management (Training Series)
- Supplier Quality Policy Explained (Training Video)
- Finding Suppliers in the Food Industry (Training Video)
- What’s included on a Supplier Specification (Training Video)
- How to Audit & Approve Suppliers (Training Video)
- Supplier Quality Infographic
Supply Chain
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Training Course)
- Introduction to Supply Chain Design (Training Course)
- Understanding Supply Chain Risk Management (Training Course)
- Understanding Supply Chain Ecosystems (Training Course)
- Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains & Consumers in Global Food Systems (Training Course)
- Master Control in Supply Chain Management & Logistics (Training Course)
- System Design for Supply Chain Management & Logistics (Training Course)
- Warehouse Management – Principles, Trends & Processes (Training Course)
- AgroBridges Toolbox – Short Food Supply Chains (Europe)
- Does your Supply Chain impact Product Quality?
- Global Supply Chain Institute: Industry Focused Whitepapers
- Association for Supply Chain Management
Project & Process Management Training
- Diploma in Project Management (Training Course)
- Introduction to Modern Project Management Theory & Practice (Training Course)
- Diploma in Risk Management (Training Course)
- Customer Relationship Management (Training Course)
- Service Management: Building Service Quality (Training Course)
- Retail Fundamentals (Training Course)
- Diploma in Business Process Management (Training Course)
Packaging
- Packaging Training Series (Training Videos)
- The Engineers Guide to Leaky Packaging
- A Guide to Best Practices for Print
- Introduction to Food Contact Materials (Training Presentation)
- Food Contact Guidelines Paper & Board Materials
- Adhesives & Sealants Good Practices (FEICA)
- Packaging Materials Searchable Database
- Plastics & Elastomers Selector
- Packaging & Labelling (Dairy)
- Packaging of the World Showcase
- Plastics Europe Resources
- Glass Packaging Institute Resources
- Packaging 360 White Papers
- Processing & Packaging Machinery Association
- International Association of Packaging Research Institutes
- Inside Packaging Online Magazine
- Packaging Digest
- Packaging News Digital Edition
- Packaging Europe Magazine
Our Innovation page includes training & resources on Package & Label Development
Water & Wastewater Training
- Drinking Water Treatment (Training Course)
- Environmental Engineering: Drinking Water Treatment (Training Course)
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineering: Biochemical Technology (Training Course)
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineering: Physicochemical Technology (Training Course)
- Water online: Resources for the food & beverage industry
- Water Journal
- Hydroponic Systems: The ultimate Guide for Beginners
Our Sustainable Food page includes training & resources on Water Conservation.
Certified Suppliers
- Find a BRCGS Certified Site
- SQF Certified Site Directory
- IFS Database of Suppliers
- FSSC 22000 Certified Organizations
- Global GAP Database
- Canada GAP Certified Companies
Visit our Agri-Food Resources page for information on Ingredients & Products.